Social and economic conditions
Inequality in land distribution
Debts and budget deficits
Establishment of Israel was proof of further betrayal by Britain and the West
Defeat confirmed Farouk's corrupt nature by not equipping the army well enough
Defeat confirmed that a strong military was necessary for Egyptian progress
Defeat confirmed that a revolution was necessary for Arabism to be achieved
Dismal working and living conditions in urban areas
Cotton investment backfired
King Farouk and Wafd government puppets of the British
Wafd forced to cooperate with King and British
The end of the British Protectorate only brought limited independence
Drew support to the Muslim brotherhood who promised social reform
Hate for British nationalism
Anti nationalist demonstrations in Cairo and Alexandria
1936 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty allowed for 10,000 British troops in canal zone
Abdin Palace Coup forced the king to appoint a more pro British PM
Frustration that there was fighting in Egypt despite not entering WW2 until 1945
Arose out of frustration of king and government not standing up to the British
Wants to build up a powerful army
Wants equality of wealth and social equality
Wants an end to colonialism and Egyptian traitors who support it
